The Fog


A remake of John Carpenter's 1980 film of the same name, this who-dies-next thriller is set in a small seaside town. A century ago, a group of lepers were murdered there. and now, as the fog rolls in, it carries their spirits with it, and they want revenge... At the time of writing, the film comes in at number 82 on the IMDB's list of 100 worst films.

100 minutes.
No persons under 16 (Violence).
Action, Detective/Mystery, Thriller.

Not currently showing on the local cinema circuit.

Better show some flesh to attract the guys...
Better show some flesh to attract the guys...

Credits

Cast
Tom Welling, Maggie Grace, Selma Blair, DeRay Davis, Kenneth Welsh, Adrian Hough
Director
Rupert Wainwright
ScreenplayCooper Layne, from the 1980 screenplay by John Carpenter, Debra Hill
MusicGraeme Revell
CinematographyNathan Hope, Ian Seabrook
Sound formatsDolby Digital, Sony Dynamic Digital Sound, DTS
Made in2005
Produced byDavid Foster Productions, Revolution Studios, Debra Hill Productions

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Film and Publications Board (FPB) Report (SA)

GenreThriller
LanguageInfrequently mild
NudityNone
SexNone
ViolenceFrequently strong to extreme (graphic and prolonged)
PrejudiceNone
BlasphemyNone
Drug abuseNone
CommentsThe feature is in the horror genre and could therefore be expected to be in the extreme. However, the horrifying manner which is prolonged may affect sensitive viewers.
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ScreenIt Report (USA)

Sex / Nudity
4
Violence
5
Blood / Gore / Gross
5
Guns / Weapons
2
Profanity
2
Alcohol / Drugs
4
Smoking
0
Disrespectful / Bad Attitude
5
Imitative Behaviour
2
Frightening / Tense Scenes
4
Jump Scenes
4
Tense Family Scenes
3
Music (Scary/Tense)
5
Music (Inappropriate)
0
Topics to talk about
3


Ratings

Scale (Max)20

What the Critics say

Cape Times
Christy Lemire
10
Mail & Guardian
Shaun de Waal
8
The Star
Frank Scheck
4
Sunday Times
Barry Ronge
5
BBC
Matthew Leyland
5
Box Office
Tim Cogshell
3

What the People say

Internet
4079 Netizens
6

Average .. 29%

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